U.S. congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan on Thursday, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China. Congress also approved $400 million on Saturday to counter the Chinese government’s influence in the region, as part of its Defense Appropriations Act. China regards Taiwan as a breakaway province to be brought under its control, by force if necessary.

Tsai thanked the Biden administration and Congress for helping to bolster Taiwan’s self-defense. “This support will continue to strengthen the Taiwan-U.S. partnership,” she said. The delegation also includes Democratic Representatives Donald Norcross and Jimmy Panetta. The lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday and are to stay until Friday. They also met with Taiwanese Vice President and President-elect William Lai and with Vice President-elect Bi-khim Hsiao.

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